Pax

Quick meaning: Pax is a noun meaning (British, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.

Meaning

(British, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.

More Meanings

1. (Christianity) The kiss of peace.
2. (Christianity) A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
3. (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
4. A passenger; passengers.
5. A guest (at an event or function).
6. (history) Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
7. (Christianity) A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.

Example Sentences

to make pax with someone

to be good pax (i.e., good friends)

"I say, Lu! I'm sorry I didn't believe you. I see now you were right all along. Do come out. Make it Pax."

Fortune is Bardolphs foe, and frownes on him: for he hath ſtolne a Pax, and hanged muſt a be: […] Exeter hath giuen the doome of death, for Pax of little price.

Synonyms for pax

Depending on context, synonyms include fainites, barlafumble.

Related Words

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